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Kidsafe Collaborative Inc

EIN 03-0303867 · Burlington, VT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE ENGAGES AGENCIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY'S RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE WORKS TO SUPPORT THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY 1) IMPROVING THE SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT SERVICES THAT PREVENT AND ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, AND 2) SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH FACILITATION OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY INTERAGENCY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS. KIDSAFE IS BASED IN AND PRIMARILY SERVES CHITTENDEN COUNTY, VERMONT.

Income
$379,951
Spending
$293,685
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
5
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$79,700, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $104,946 spent. KIDSAFE CO-FACILITATES KIDSNET, A PARTNERSHIP OF AGENCIES, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT WORK TOGETHER, MEETING MONTHLY, TO IMPROVE SYSTEMS AND STRENGTHEN SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; CONVENES THE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD TO THE FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION OF THE VT DEPT. FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF) (BURLINGTON DISTRICT OFFICE), TO IMPROVE POLICY AND PRACTICE VIA INPUT AND ACTION BY CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS; CO-FACILITATES THE CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COMMITTEE; CO-ORGANIZES AND CONVENES ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE FORUM FOCUSING ON ISSUES OF CHILD MALTREATMENT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; PRESENTS ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)KIDSAFE IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN NUMEROUS STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE CHILD WELFARE POLICY AND PRACTICE. KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE'S PROGRAM ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE ALMOST ENTIRELY IN SPACE DONATED FREE OF CHARGE BY COLLABORATIVE PARTNER AGENCIES INCLUDING SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AND NON-PROFIT SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES.
  2. $80,534 spent. KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE CONVENES AND LEADS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CHILD PROTECTION TEAMS, EMPANELED UNDER VERMONT LAW, 33VSA4917. THE CHILD PROTECTION AND FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM (CPFST) COORDINATES CASE PLANNING AND SERVICES WITH FAMILIES AT RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT. THE CPFST MEETS TWICE/MONTH AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS CONVENIENT TO FAMILIES AND THE SERVICE PROVIDERS WHO WORK WITH THEM, THROUGHOUT CHITTENDEN CO. THE CHARM (CHILDREN AND RECOVERING MOTHERS) TEAM COORDINATES SERVICES WITH PROVIDERS WORKING WITH PREGNANT AND POST-PARTUM WOMEN WITH A HISTORY OF OPIATE DEPENDENCE, TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THEIR BABIES. THE TEAM MEETS MONTHLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WITH EACH OF THESE TEAMS, KIDSAFE COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZES, CONVENES AND FACILITATES TEAM MEETINGS, CONDUCTS MEETING PREPARATION AND FOLLOW-UP, MAINTAINS TEAM PARTICIPATION, STATUTORY COMPLIANCE, OUTREACH AND EVALUATION. THE CHARM TEAM RECEIVED NATIONAL RECOGNITION AS A MODEL COLLABORATIVE APPROACH.
  3. $51,405 spent. KIDSAFE CONDUCTS TRAININGS FOR MANDATED REPORTERS OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VT DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION. KIDSAFE DEVELOPED AN ON-LINE TRAINING FOR MANDATED REPORTERS: "PROTECTING VERMONT'S CHILDREN: REPORTING ABUSE AND NEGLECT." THIS TRAINING IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE ON THE VERMONT DCF WEBSITE, AND IS USED BY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCIES, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND OTHERS. SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN APRIL 2016, IT HAS BEEN ACCESSED BY OVER 30,000 PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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